The Love Dogs, a "Rockin' Swingin' R&B septet from Boston," returns to perform at THE BLACK BOX on Saturday, Sep 23, 2023.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship
via Michael J. Bobbitt (@mbobbitt)
"Great opportunity for people want to deepen their arts advocacy knowledge. Apply for this fellowship."
Via Mass Creative
"We're happy to announce that we're relaunching the MASSCreative Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship! This is a stipended year-long leadership development cohort for artivists, creative workers, & emerging cultural leaders. "
"Applications are now open & close on September 22nd. Visit the link to learn more & apply today! mass-creative.org/resources-for- "
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/mbobbitt/status/1701654327616548944
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| Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship |
Healey Administration seeks funds for migrants, Augustus on The Codcast talks housing overall (audio)
"THE HEALEY ADMINISTRATION said it needs another $250 million to keep the emergency shelter program afloat and will probably need additional funds if the number of migrants coming into the state continues to rise.Under the right to shelter law, Massachusetts is required to provide shelter and support services to homeless families with children and pregnant women. The budget for the current fiscal year, which is less than three months old, appropriated roughly $325 million to provide services to 4,700 families.With an influx of migrants from other countries and fewer people transitioning out of the program because of a shortage of housing, the number of families participating has grown to more than 6,300 and the $250 million is needed to help cover that extra cost. The $250 million represents a 77 percent increase in funding."
Continue reading the article online ->
Boston Globe coverage of this bit of news (subscription maybe required) -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/13/metro/maura-healey-emergency-shelter-system-homeless-families-250-million/
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| Healey Administration seeks funds for migrants, Augustus on The Codcast talks housing overall (audio) |
Also this week on The Codcast the housing issue is discussed:
“I don’t think there’s any silver bullets,” Ed Augustus, who heads up the new Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, said on The Codcast. “There’s not one obvious thing that, geez, if you just did this, this would unlock housing production. But I think it’s a series of smaller policy changes, additional funding, and new partnerships and strategies that hopefully collectively help move the needle and get us closer to that 200,000 number.”
Continue reading the article -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/podcast/augustus-no-silver-bullets-in-the-housing-crisis/
Listen to the Codcast episode -> https://soundcloud.com/massinc/housing-sec-ed-augustus-on-shelter-squeeze-urban-doom-loop
Master Plan Update: Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 18 at 7 PM
Town of Franklin -
Master Plan, Sustainability Subcommittee Agenda
September 18, 2023
1. Review and approval of minutes
2. Continue review 2013 Sustainability-related items
a. Goals and Policiesb. Review progress since 2013c. Begin to organize potential goals and policies
i. Mitigation and resiliencyii. Sustainability element and other elements
3. Next steps
a. Topics not addressed in 2013b. Data gathering needsc. Upcoming meetings
The agenda doc contains remote participation info ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2023-09-18.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2023-09-18.pdf
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| Master Plan Update: Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 18 at 7 PM |
Local author Don Wilding shares stories on the Cape Cod storms - Oct 4
Join me at the Milford (Mass.) Town Library on October 4, when I’ll take a look back at the Cape’s greatest storms. dwCapeCod.com/events
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxF3iu-AqGF/
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| Local author Don Wilding shares stories on the Cape Cod storms - Oct 4 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Sep 14, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE
9:00 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli
12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Guns and Public Health
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1
3:00 pm Joe Landry: Service Stations & Car Dealerships
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo
5:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason
9:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019
8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2020
1:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
2:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23
5:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
9:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 09-07-23
1:30 pm Economic Development: 08-23-23
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 09-07-23
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE Chambers 957 0017 0913
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: Volunteer Fair, Farmers Market, Library Book & Bag Sale, & more
Wednesday, September 13
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Volunteer Fair (free to stop by) (THE BLACK BOX)
Thursday, September 14
2:30pm - Free Child Car Seat Check (SAFE Coalition)
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Friday, September 15
12:00pm - Essential Needs Drive (SAFE Coalition)
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
6:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Alec and his Band (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, September 16
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - Mexican Independence Day (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)
5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)
Sunday, September 17
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full Community event calendar
https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Want to figure out who to volunteer for? Stop by THE BLACK BOX and check out at least 16 options
Free for volunteers to figure out which organization your could help. The following non-profits have registered for a table to talk with you about how you can help them:
- Department of Children & Families [DCF]
- Franklin Public Radio
- Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council [SEPAC]
- SAFE Coalition
- Franklin Lions Club
- Metacomet Land Trust
- One Franklin
- Franklin Democratic Town Committee [FDTC]
- Franklin Senior Center
- Franklin Neighbor Brigade
- Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
- Franklin Food Pantry
- Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
- Franklin Downtown Partnership
- New Hope, Inc.
- Foster Care Essentials
- Franklin Performing Arts Company [FPAC]
When: THE BLACK BOX, Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 8 PM.
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| Franklin Volunteer Fair - Weds, Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX |
Take an International trip to Portugal or Italy with the Senior Center
Franklin Senior Center is going INTERNATIONAL with Collette Travel Join us for an informational session on Wednesday, September 13 at 1:00 PM to hear all the details of our planned trips to SUNNY PORTUGAL (April 27th - Mag 6) and ITALY (October 23 - November 1)
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| Take an International trip to Portugal or Italy with the Senior Center |
Parking changes at Farmers Market
"****UPDATE on Market PARKING****The owners of Hayward Manor have graciously allowed us to park in their lot, they are asking that we do so in the lower lot (closest to the street) and leave the upper lot for their tenants/businesses.You can also find parking in the Franklin Federated Church, St Mary's Church, Franklin Senior Center and parallel parking around the common and on side streets.Please make sure you are being respectful of other businesses and driveways as well.
Feel Free to spread the word!"
Shared from the Farmers Market -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxG5UpStOLf/
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| Parking changes at Farmers Market |
The FHS boys & girls cross country, boys soccer, and golf teams all posted wins on Tuesday
Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023.
Boys Soccer = King Philip, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– King Philip pulled within a goal twice in the second half but Franklin was able to stay ahead, putting the game away with a goal in the 73rd minute. Senior Sean O’Leary converted a low header off a corner from Noah Cain to open the scoring, giving the Panthers the lead in the 29th minute. The lead doubled less than two minutes later when Wyatt Herndon won a battle near the end line and was credited with a goal after his cross was deflected off a KP player. The Warriors got within one in the 46th minute after good pressure from Jack Morgan resulted in an interception for sophomore Marco Amorim, and he quickly played Tommy Lomuscio in on goal and the senior buried a right-footed shot past the keeper. Franklin added to its lead in the 59th minute when junior Garrett Scagliarini sent a looping cross into the area to an open Brad Morin and he converted from in close. KP pulled close again in the 66th minute as Evan Barker found a gap in the defense with a through ball to Will Bowen and he finished to make it 3-2. Franklin put the game away just minutes later as Scagliarini’s pass found its way behind the defense and Herndon ran onto it and got enough of it to get past the keeper.
Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 2 – Final –
For a game recap -> https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-girls-soccer-holds-off-franklin-for-early-title-edge/
For a Photo Gallery from this match -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/King-Philip-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-09-12-23/
Golf = King Philip, 160 @ Franklin, 155 – Final
– Franklin junior Caden Sullivan had his best performance on the links so far this season, earning medalist honors to help the Panthers secure a crucial division win over rival King Philip. Sullivan had a pair of birdies on the day to finish with a match-low round of 35. Liam Lewandowski (38), Tyler O’Brien (41), and Jack Nelson (41) rounded out Franklin’s scoring. Ethan Sullivan (38) and Evan Regan (39) anchored KP’s scoring.
Boys Cross Country = Attleboro, 37 @ Franklin, 22 – Final
– Franklin and Attleboro split the top four spots but the Panthers took the next three finishers to secure a win over the Bombardiers. Junior Jonathan Pink won the race in 17:02 just ahead of Attleboro freshman Owen Lacaillade (17:06). Franklin senior Jason Huff was third (17:08) with Attleboro junior John Blaisdell taking fourth overall. Franklin senior Joshua Diehl, junior Jack Halter, and sophomore Andrew Scotland took the next three spots.
Girls Cross Country = Attleboro, 43 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Attleboro junior Emilia Smith won the race but the next seven runners to cross were all Panthers to hand Franklin a season-opening win over the Bombardiers. Smith timed in at 19:29 to win the race. Alex Batla was Franklin’s top runner at 19:55 followed by Katie Sweeney, Fiona Morrison, Emma Pruitt, Emily Matteson, Carlie Walbert, and Gia Stoddard. Attleboro’s Alexis Cincotta and Alexa Frackelton rounded out the overall top 10.
For other results around the league on Tuesday (subscription required)
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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.
To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
School Committee hears of and approves the District Improvement Plan & FHS trip to Far East in 2025 (video)
The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023. 6 members were present in Council Chambers, one absent (Bernstein).
Brief recap:
- Update from Superintendent Giguere on school opening, so far good, academic year has opened in heat which everyone worked through, over 800 faculty, over 4600 students
- Successfully hired all teachers, down to 11 ESPs needed, 2 open spots for interventionists, thanks to all who were part of the process
- Migrant housing update: refers to the press release, DESE also alerted District, families joining on a staggered basis, approx. 25 school age children with the families already housed, collaborating to enroll, register and get them welcomed to the schools, funding assistance to be provided, dollars remain unconfirmed. Updates to be provided as info is available
- Intros of the new administration around the district
- Next up, the district improvement plan (DIP), slides not yet posted to the meeting folder, so pix will be captured for an album to be shared as we go https://photos.app.goo.gl/LxQbpaU4Ft8qPFS86
- Committee members asked and received clarifications on points made during the DIP presentation, in the action items, the DIP was approved as presented by 6-0-1 (6 for, none against, 1 absent)
- Presentation on a proposed trip to Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand for spring of 2025. Presentation copy can be found https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_vietnam-cambodia-thailand_trip.pdf
- motion to approve trip as presented was seconded and passed by 6-0-1
- Consent agenda was recommended for approval and it passed by 6-0-1
- A round of updates from the various subcommittees on meetings held and or scheduled (details in the video and in my notes)
- Meeting adjourned
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/G-8ECoHrh8M?si=r9hZow6Jim8WXGxS&t=59
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
Agenda doc & remote participation info -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_9-12-23.pdf
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda for Sep 12, 2023 Meeting |
Lifelong Learning: Group Music lessons starting soon, register now
"The Lifelong Music Academy group music classes start in 2 weeks! Plus, private lesson registration is ongoing throughout the school year. Go to https://t.co/MrVn95RMSW to learn more.
#fpslifelong #fpslifelongmusic
Shared from -> https://t.co/NU8C6bwJky
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| Lifelong Learning: Group Music lessons starting soon, register now |
MBTA adding trains to the Franklin line during peak periods beginning Oct 2, 2023
"THE MBTA’S commuter rail service operator is preparing to expand service this fall, adding late-night departures from Boston and more trains during peak periods on select lines to meet increased demand.The commuter rail operator, Keolis Commuter Services, already offers service at roughly one-hour intervals through most of the day. The new schedule, which begins October 2, will add a late train from Boston on weekdays and weekends to accommodate people with unconventional work schedules or those attending late-night events.On the Providence-Stoughton Line, the last train will now depart Boston at 11:55 p.m., 55 minutes later than the current schedule. Most other train lines will follow similar schedules. The Needham Line, however, is pushing back the last train on weekdays from 11 p.m. to 11:55 p.m., but retaining 10:15 p.m. for the last train on weekends.Keolis is also adding trains during the morning and evening peak periods on the Lowell, Fitchburg, Franklin, and Worcester lines, reducing the one-hour interval between trains to every 30 to 45 minutes. For example, trains on the Lowell Line will operate every 35 minutes coming into Boston between 6:25 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. and every 30 to 40 minutes departing Boston between 3:55 p.m. and 6:20 p.m."
Continue reading the article -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/ts-commuter-rail-adding-late-night-peak-service/
MBTA article -> https://www.mbta.com/news/2023-09-11/commuter-rail-announces-fallwinter-schedule-take-effect-october-2
Keolis press release -> https://www.keoliscs.com/news/commuter-rail-announces-fall-winter-schedule-to-take-effect-october-2nd/
The NEW Schedules are not yet available but should be posted here when ready https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
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| MBTA adding trains to the Franklin line during peak periods beginning Oct 2, 2023 |
FHS Cross Country: The "Food Drive Run", a win win win for the Pantry, the community, and the team
This week the boys and girls team will be participating in a "Food Drive Run."
Our "Food Drive Run" will start at 20 miles, and for every item donated, the mileage will decrease by 0.1 miles.
Donations will be open from Tuesday (9/12) through Saturday (9/22). Our goal is to raise 100+ items.
We're partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry, so if you're unsure of what items to donate, here's a list of the pantry's current needs: https://t.co/sdmqmYbCKF
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| FHS Cross Country: The "Food Drive Run", a win win for the Pantry and the team |
Franklin Police Women Recognized on National Police Woman's Day
Today (Tuesday, Sep 12) is National Police Woman's Day and the Franklin Police Department wants to acknowledge our female police officers for all they do for the FPD. Today only roughly 13% of the police force in the United States is made up of women. National Police Woman Day hopes to rectify that by encouraging more women to join the profession.We wish to acknowledge:
- Officer Tara Lagoa
- Detective Leanne Baker
- Officer Amanda Ayer
- Officer Andressa Rosa
- Detective Laura Canavan
- Officer Victoria McVicar
- Clinician Kallie Montagano
Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended
"NEW: Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended.Shared from -> https://t.co/Rc34cBzbq6
This means immunizations for all three major fall and winter respiratory viruses – COVID-19, flu, and RSV – are available.
Learn more at https://t.co/S2DQV6MlBv"
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| Updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children have just been authorized and recommended |
NOAA: "Nation struck by all-time highest number of billion-dollar disasters"
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared:
"(1 of 5) JUST IN: The all-time highest number of billion dollar disasters on record occurred.Shared from -> https://x.com/NOAA/status/1701249536578945385
23 confirmed year-to-date B$D events.
More from our #August 2023 #StateofClimate.
Report: https://t.co/DMEkGeGbNf
@NOAANCEI #Climate https://t.co/gwTtx5Czcu
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| NOAA: "Nation struck by all-time highest number of billion-dollar disasters" |
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